Charities at Work
48 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 months ago -This podcast provides content about the programs and mission of the Catholic Charities ministry in the United States. Content can be used for educational purposes and enrichment of Catholic Charities staff and volunteers.
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Robert McCann, President and CEO of Catholic Charities Eastern Washington, on The Evolution of the Healthy Housing Initiative
August 14, 2023 20:05 - 41 minutes - 37.6 MBThe CCUSA Healthy Housing Initiative coordinates permanent housing placement, case management and social services of Catholic Charities with primary care and behavioral health of Catholic Health to reduce chronic homelessness. Catholic Charities of Eastern Washington (CCEW) operates affordable housing communities to ensure that every person has a supportive, inclusive, and sustainable home where they will thrive and live to their highest potential. CCEW affirms the right to housing an...
The Evolution of the Healthy Housing Initiative
August 14, 2023 20:05 - 41 minutes - 37.6 MBThe CCUSA Healthy Housing Initiative coordinates permanent housing placement, case management and social services of Catholic Charities with primary care and behavioral health of Catholic Health to reduce chronic homelessness. Catholic Charities of Eastern Washington (CCEW) operates affordable housing communities to ensure that every person has a supportive, inclusive, and sustainable home where they will thrive and live to their highest potential. CCEW affirms the right to housing an...
Lisa Vance, president, operations and strategy – Providence North regions, on Providence’s Healthy Housing collaboration with CC of Oregon
September 21, 2022 19:10 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MBCCUSA’s Healthy Housing Initiative (HHI) pilot program seeks to help people experiencing homelessness acquire stable housing, food security and behavioral health services while in transition. Providence’s Mission to care for the poor and vulnerable in communities it serves dates back more than 160 years. Today, among other programs, Providence offers wraparound health services to support individuals in recovery who are taking part in Catholic Charities HHI, an excellent example of partnering...
Providence and Catholic Charities of Oregon: A Healthy Housing Collaboration
September 21, 2022 19:10 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MBCCUSA’s Healthy Housing Initiative (HHI) pilot program seeks to help people experiencing homelessness acquire stable housing, food security and behavioral health services while in transition. Providence’s Mission to care for the poor and vulnerable in communities it serves dates back more than 160 years. Today, among other programs, Providence offers wraparound health services to support individuals in recovery who are taking part in Catholic Charities HHI, an excellent example of partnering...
Anthony Love, Interim Executive Director of the United States Interagency Council on Homelessness
February 02, 2022 14:47 - 37 minutes - 34 MBCCUSA’s Healthy Housing Initiative pilot program seeks to help people experiencing homelessness acquire stable housing, food security and behavioral health services while in transition. The United States Interagency Council on Homelessness (USICH) is the only federal agency with the sole mission of preventing and ending homelessness. Made up of 19 federal agencies, USICH works across federal, state and local governments, as well as the private sector, to help communities create partnerships,...
Interview with Mary Haddad
September 01, 2021 16:32 - 33 minutes - 30.4 MBVice President of Affordable Housing Curtis Johnson speaks with Sr. Mary Haddad, the President & CEO of the Catholic Health Association about Affordable Housing.
A conversation with Angela Di Novella, newly appointed executive director of Catholic Charities Diocese of Monterey
July 28, 2021 16:09 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBDi Novella discusses how her faith, family experience, and education inspired her to serve others, especially families and youth. She is passionate about the work of social justice, which she sees as integrally connected to faith in Jesus. She often says that Jesus was the first social worker. Fundamentally, the work is about supporting people so they can live according to their God-given dignity. It might mean offering financial education or even providing a tattoo removal service so former...
Speaking with Angela Di Novella, Executive Director of Catholic Charities Diocese of Monterey
July 28, 2021 16:09 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBDi Novella discusses how her faith, family experience, and education inspired her to serve others, especially families and youth. She is passionate about the work of social justice, which she sees as integrally connected to faith in Jesus. She often says that Jesus was the first social worker. Fundamentally, the work is about supporting people so they can live according to their God-given dignity. It might mean offering financial education or even providing a tattoo removal service so former...
One Client's Journey to Employment in the Banking Sector
July 23, 2021 14:05 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MBCatholic Charities Archdiocese of Washington provided workforce development and job training programs throughout the pandemic, providing on-line courses in many cases, so that clients could continue to work toward full-time employment and self-sufficiency despite the challenges of COVID-19 shut downs. Maria Camila Garzon relates how she enrolled in and completed the banking program, which helped her find employment at a bank.
Catholic Charities job training program helps woman find employment in banking sector
July 23, 2021 14:05 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MBCatholic Charities Archdiocese of Washington provided workforce development and job training programs throughout the pandemic, providing on-line courses in many cases, so that clients could continue to work toward full-time employment and self-sufficiency despite the challenges of COVID-19 shut downs. Maria Camila Garzon relates how she enrolled in and completed the banking program, which helped her find employment at a bank.
Saint Kateri Tekakwitha and Caring for Earth
July 12, 2021 04:00 - 2 minutes - 2.08 MBSaint Kateri Tekakwitha is the first Native American to be declared a saint by the Catholic Church. She was born in 1656 and converted to Catholicism at age 19. Saint Kateri was canonized by Pope Benedict XVI on October 21, 2012. She is the patron saint of the environment and ecology. Deacon Kipfstuhl explains why St. Kateri influences his work. Charities USA, the magazine of CCUSA, devoted a whole issue to care for the environment and each other, and you can read it here.
Inspired by Saint Kateri Tekakwitha
July 12, 2021 04:00 - 2 minutes - 2.08 MBSaint Kateri Tekakwitha is the first Native American to be declared a saint by the Catholic Church. She was born in 1656 and converted to Catholicism at age 19. Saint Kateri was canonized by Pope Benedict XVI on October 21, 2012. She is the patron saint of the environment and ecology. Deacon Kipfstuhl explains why St. Kateri influences his work. Charities USA, the magazine of CCUSA, devoted a whole issue to care for the environment and each other, and you can read it here.
Workforce development and job training during pandemic
July 06, 2021 04:00 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MBCatholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington recognized how the pandemic made it difficult for people to overcome socioeconomic barriers, especially for people of color and non-English speaking individuals. Catholic Charities responded by adapting its network of educational and training programs to the challenges created by the pandemic. Training and ESOL classes were offered online. Catholic Charities also collaborated with companies like Baker DC and Bank of America. The online clas...
Workforce Development, Job Training and COVID
July 06, 2021 04:00 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MBCatholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington recognized how the pandemic made it difficult for people to overcome socioeconomic barriers, especially for people of color and non-English speaking individuals. Catholic Charities responded by adapting its network of educational and training programs to the challenges created by the pandemic. Training and ESOL classes were offered online. Catholic Charities also collaborated with companies like Baker DC and Bank of America. The online clas...
Sister Luann Brown: Helping asylum seekers at southern border
June 09, 2021 15:33 - 17 minutes - 15.9 MBSister Luann Brown talks about her experience supporting asylum seekers. Some of her activities included sorting clothes, delivering meals, and helping migrants navigate the airport as they move to their final destinations. As a mental health counselor, Sister Luann was able to help a woman dealing with anxiety caused by her journey.
Serving Asylum Seekers at the Border: One Sister's Story
June 09, 2021 15:33 - 17 minutes - 15.9 MBSister Luann Brown talks about her experience supporting asylum seekers. Some of her activities included sorting clothes, delivering meals, and helping migrants navigate the airport as they move to their final destinations. As a mental health counselor, Sister Luann was able to help a woman dealing with anxiety caused by her journey.
Catholic Charities of Omaha School Mental Health Program: Keeping kids healthy in mind and spirit
April 26, 2021 19:04 - 19 minutes - 17.9 MBCatholic Charities of Omaha provides mental health services for students and their families in 21 Catholic schools. The services help people with depression, anxiety and behavioral issues, among other things. Catholic Charities also provides crisis intervention and professional development for the faculties of the schools. Joan Huss, senior director of program services at Catholic Charities of Omaha, tells the story of a young woman (anonymous) who was contemplating suicide but decided again...
Keeping Kids Healthy in Mind and Spirit
April 26, 2021 19:04 - 19 minutes - 17.9 MBCatholic Charities of Omaha provides mental health services for students and their families in 21 Catholic schools. The services help people with depression, anxiety and behavioral issues, among other things. Catholic Charities also provides crisis intervention and professional development for the faculties of the schools. Joan Huss, senior director of program services at Catholic Charities of Omaha, tells the story of a young woman (anonymous) who was contemplating suicide but decided again...
How Volunteers Contribute to the Catholic Charities Ministry
April 19, 2021 18:51 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MBSarah Hendley, director of Federal Grants and Special Projects for CCUSA, talks about the value volunteers bring to the Catholic Charities ministry. She notes that there are tangible and intangible benefits: the former being the equivalent of almost $28 per hour of volunteer service and the latter being the one-on-one attention volunteers give to clients. Volunteers come from all walks of life, areas of expertise, and age groups. They might be from a local parish or part of the AmeriCorps pr...
The value of volunteers for the Catholic Charities ministry
April 19, 2021 18:51 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MBSarah Hendley, director of Federal Grants and Special Projects for CCUSA, talks about the value volunteers bring to the Catholic Charities ministry. She notes that there are tangible and intangible benefits: the former being the equivalent of almost $28 per hour of volunteer service and the latter being the one-on-one attention volunteers give to clients. Volunteers come from all walks of life, areas of expertise, and age groups. They might be from a local parish or part of the AmeriCorps pr...
CCUSA priorities for 117th Congress and COVID-19 Relief Plan
March 04, 2021 21:07 - 20 minutes - 18.8 MBTopics include Catholic Charities recommendations for consideration to guide the 117th Congress' policy priorities, such as confronting the deep connection between racism and poverty particularly in relation to housing, lending, education and employment; climate change, economic security; religious liberty and the protection of all human life. You can read all the recommendations here. Priorities for COVID-19 relief include ensuring resources to promote family and worker stability; supportin...
CCUSA Talks Priorities for the 117th Congress and COVID Relief
March 04, 2021 21:07 - 20 minutes - 18.8 MBTopics include Catholic Charities recommendations for consideration to guide the 117th Congress' policy priorities, such as confronting the deep connection between racism and poverty particularly in relation to housing, lending, education and employment; climate change, economic security; religious liberty and the protection of all human life. You can read all the recommendations here. Priorities for COVID-19 relief include ensuring resources to promote family and worker stability; supportin...
Helping immigrants through a continuum of care: The Newcomer Network at Catholic Charities Archdiocese of Washington
February 10, 2021 20:10 - 22 minutes - 20.2 MBSister Sharlet Ann Wagner, founding director of the Newcomer Network, discusses the first months of operation and the deeper, faith-based reasons for working with immigrants. To learn more about the Newcomer Network, click here.
The Newcomer Network at Catholic Charities Archdiocese of Washington
February 10, 2021 20:10 - 22 minutes - 20.2 MBSister Sharlet Ann Wagner, founding director of the Newcomer Network, discusses the first months of operation and the deeper, faith-based reasons for working with immigrants. To learn more about the Newcomer Network, click here.
A Unique Collaboration: Border Patrol Agents, Catholic Charities Maine and Food Distribution
February 04, 2021 19:11 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MBOne area in northern Maine served by Catholic Charities Maine is Aroostook County on the Canadian border. Like many communities across the United States experiencing shutdowns to fight the spread of the novel coronavirus, Aroostook County has many people in need of food. Distributions of food have continued but without the regular volunteers - mostly senior citizens - who are staying home. Since the U.S./Canadian border is also closed, border patrol agents in the area have stepped up to vol...
Border patrol agents help Catholic Charities Maine distribute food
February 04, 2021 19:11 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MBOne area in northern Maine served by Catholic Charities Maine is Aroostook County on the Canadian border. Like many communities across the United States experiencing shutdowns to fight the spread of the novel coronavirus, Aroostook County has many people in need of food. Distributions of food have continued but without the regular volunteers - mostly senior citizens - who are staying home. Since the U.S./Canadian border is also closed, border patrol agents in the area have stepped up to vol...
Lessons learned by Catholic Charities regarding food security during COVID-19
January 14, 2021 20:17 - 26 minutes - 24.7 MBJane Stenson, vice president for food and nutrition and poverty reduction strategies at Catholic Charities USA, discusses how the national office and local agencies in the Catholic Charities ministry provided food to people affected by the pandemic. Stenson talks about positive developments like creating pantries at senior centers, challenges like lack of refrigeration, and lessons learned.
Food Security and COVID-19: Lessons Learned
January 14, 2021 20:17 - 26 minutes - 24.7 MBJane Stenson, vice president for food and nutrition and poverty reduction strategies at Catholic Charities USA, discusses how the national office and local agencies in the Catholic Charities ministry provided food to people affected by the pandemic. Stenson talks about positive developments like creating pantries at senior centers, challenges like lack of refrigeration, and lessons learned.
A Healthy Housing Initiative conversation with Ascension Health
December 04, 2020 05:00 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MBThe CCUSA Healthy Housing Initiative and Ascension Health partnership in Detroit, Michigan
CCUSA on Disaster Response amid the COVID-19 Pandemic
November 06, 2020 16:17 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MBThe episode contrasts the normal response of Catholic Charities to disasters with the response during the pandemic. Topics include the role of Catholic Charities USA, the national office for the Catholic Charities ministry in the United States; communication needs; assessment; immediate response; and ongoing engagement. Resources for local agencies are also mentioned: the disaster page on the CCUSA website, the CCUSA COVID-19 resource center, and a chart entitled "What happens during a disas...
Catholic Charities disaster operations during COVID-19 pandemic
November 06, 2020 16:17 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MBThe episode contrasts the normal response of Catholic Charities to disasters with the response during the pandemic. Topics include the role of Catholic Charities USA, the national office for the Catholic Charities ministry in the United States; communication needs; assessment; immediate response; and ongoing engagement. Resources for local agencies are also mentioned: the disaster page on the CCUSA website, the CCUSA COVID-19 resource center, and a chart entitled "What happens during a disas...
Keeping Baltimore's Streets Safe One Corner at a Time
September 25, 2020 14:41 - 24 minutes - 22.9 MBThe Safe Streets program of Catholic Charities Baltimore is making a difference in the lives of people they serve, helping them to choose a path that rejects violence and embraces actions and thoughts that uplift the person and the community.
Keeping Baltimore's streets safe one corner at a time
September 25, 2020 14:41 - 24 minutes - 22.9 MBThe Safe Streets program of Catholic Charities Baltimore is making a difference in the lives of people they serve, helping them to choose a path that rejects violence and embraces actions and thoughts that uplift the person and the community.
Catholic Charities of Baltimore and the Work for Racial Justice
September 25, 2020 14:40 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MBKevin Creamer talks about the commitment Catholic Charities of Baltimore has made to try to make a difference in predominately African American neighborhoods that are poor and without resources by being present, listening, and being accountable to the residents. Creamer also discusses how the Catholic faith, which highlights the human dignity of every human being, undergirds the work for racial justice.
Working for racial justice in Baltimore
September 25, 2020 14:40 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MBKevin Creamer talks about the commitment Catholic Charities of Baltimore has made to try to make a difference in predominately African American neighborhoods that are poor and without resources by being present, listening, and being accountable to the residents. Creamer also discusses how the Catholic faith, which highlights the human dignity of every human being, undergirds the work for racial justice.
The dignity of work and the rights of workers
June 29, 2020 19:37 - 44 minutes - 40.6 MBNo person should be exploited for economic gain. All workers maintain their rights as children of God, and the workplace must honor their dignity by fair labor practices and wages. Everyone who works participates in God’s creation. Listen as Eila Latif, director of the employment network at Catholic Charities Santa Clara County, and Steve Bogus, vice president of social enterprise and workforce development at CCUSA, talk about work and workers in light of the Catholic faith.
Catholic Social Teaching and the Dignity of Work and Workers
June 29, 2020 19:37 - 44 minutes - 40.6 MBNo person should be exploited for economic gain. All workers maintain their rights as children of God, and the workplace must honor their dignity by fair labor practices and wages. Everyone who works participates in God’s creation. Listen as Eila Latif, director of the employment network at Catholic Charities Santa Clara County, and Steve Bogus, vice president of social enterprise and workforce development at CCUSA, talk about work and workers in light of the Catholic faith.
Catholic Social Teaching, Rights and Responsibilities
June 29, 2020 19:17 - 46 minutes - 42.2 MBHuman beings cannot maintain their own rights without respecting and protecting the rights of others. As St. James says, “If a brother or sister has nothing to wear or has no food for the day, and one of you says to them, ‘Go in peace, keep warm, and eat well,’ but you do not give them the necessities of the body, what good is it?” (2:15-16). Join our discussion with George Horton, director of social and community development at Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New York, and Diane Zbasnik, ...
Rights and Responsibilities
June 29, 2020 19:17 - 46 minutes - 42.2 MBHuman beings cannot maintain their own rights without respecting and protecting the rights of others. As St. James says, “If a brother or sister has nothing to wear or has no food for the day, and one of you says to them, ‘Go in peace, keep warm, and eat well,’ but you do not give them the necessities of the body, what good is it?” (2:15-16). Join our discussion with George Horton, director of social and community development at Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New York, and Diane Zbasnik, ...
Catholic Social Teaching and the Preferential Option for the Poor and Vulnerable
June 24, 2020 19:56 - 39 minutes - 36.6 MBA good test for respecting human dignity and working for the common good is to see how those who are poor and vulnerable are being treated in society. Something is wrong in a community that has an abundance of resources, but some of its members lack nutritious food and employment opportunities. Sister Betsy Van Deusen, director of community partnerships at Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Albany, and Deacon Kevin Sartorius, CEO of Catholic Charities Eastern Oklahoma, discuss the pastor...
Option for the Poor and Vulnerable
June 24, 2020 19:56 - 39 minutes - 36.6 MBA good test for respecting human dignity and working for the common good is to see how those who are poor and vulnerable are being treated in society. Something is wrong in a community that has an abundance of resources, but some of its members lack nutritious food and employment opportunities. Sister Betsy Van Deusen, director of community partnerships at Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Albany, and Deacon Kevin Sartorius, CEO of Catholic Charities Eastern Oklahoma, discuss the pastor...
Catholic Social Teaching and the Call to Family, Community, and Participation
June 24, 2020 19:40 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MBFamily is the first institution in society, and it is the place where each human being learns to receive and offer love. Children learn not only their inherent worth but also their responsibility to participate in their community and political life. Ed Lis, director of mission integration and Catholic identity at Catholic Human Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia talks about the theological principles involved. Jean Beil, senior vice president of programs and services at CCUSA, disc...
Call to Family, Community, and Participation
June 24, 2020 19:40 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MBFamily is the first institution in society, and it is the place where each human being learns to receive and offer love. Children learn not only their inherent worth but also their responsibility to participate in their community and political life. Ed Lis, director of mission integration and Catholic identity at Catholic Human Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia talks about the theological principles involved. Jean Beil, senior vice president of programs and services at CCUSA, disc...
Care for God's Creation
June 24, 2020 19:22 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MBAs human persons we have three main relationships: with God, with each other and with creation. Our care for Earth should reflect our gratitude to God for all life by respecting the planet and using its resources wisely. Listen to Scott Hurd, vice president of leadership formation at CCUSA, and Kim Burgo, vice president of disaster operations at CCUSA, as they talk about the meaning and practice of caring for our common home.
Catholic Social Teaching and Care for God's Creation
June 24, 2020 19:22 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MBAs human persons we have three main relationships: with God, with each other and with creation. Our care for Earth should reflect our gratitude to God for all life by respecting the planet and using its resources wisely. Listen to Scott Hurd, vice president of leadership formation at CCUSA, and Kim Burgo, vice president of disaster operations at CCUSA, as they talk about the meaning and practice of caring for our common home.
Solidarity
June 19, 2020 18:05 - 35 minutes - 32.1 MBIf each person reflects God to the world, then all men and women are brothers and sisters who have a responsibility to work together for the common good. Join us as we discuss this topic with Msgr. John Enzler, president and CEO of Catholic Charities Archdiocese of Washington, and Kim Mazyck, senior manager, Social Policy, Catholic Charities USA.
Catholic Social Teaching and the Call to Solidarity
June 19, 2020 18:05 - 35 minutes - 32.1 MBIf each person reflects God to the world, then all men and women are brothers and sisters who have a responsibility to work together for the common good. Join us as we discuss this topic with Msgr. John Enzler, president and CEO of Catholic Charities Archdiocese of Washington, and Kim Mazyck, senior manager, Social Policy, Catholic Charities USA.
The Life and Dignity of the Human Person
June 19, 2020 15:15 - 41 minutes - 37.7 MBEach human being is made in the image and likeness of God. Therefore each person has a God-given dignity that must be nurtured and protected. Fr. Ragan Schriver, special assistant to the president at Catholic Charities USA, talks about the pastoral foundations of the theme of human dignity. Brian Corbin, executive vice president of Member Services at CCUSA, offers insight into the practical implications of believing that each person is made in the image and likeness of God. You can follow Ca...